Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development. As a number of Members in this House have stated, we're very pleased to hear that the Cabinet may be looking at forming a joint committee on pipeline-related issues, and that the terms of reference and how that's going to operate and what kinds of subjects it's going to cover is forthcoming, we hope sooner than later. Mr. Speaker, I don't think there's any doubt about the fact that we almost dropped the ball on the benefits related to diamonds, and now again it seems like we are not being as proactive and responsive to the next major opportunity coming down the pipe. Things like diamond production seem to be underway, but judging by the allocation of RWED resources we haven't yet expanded our focus to this new game in town, at least not to the extent that I think we should. I would like to ask the Minister what exactly is available at the present time to northern business and residents who are interested in various aspects of participation and benefits of oil and gas and pipeline development. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 51-15(3): Development Responding To Oil And Gas
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 2004. See this statement in context.
Question 51-15(3): Development Responding To Oil And Gas
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 21st, 2004
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